This is damn tasty for such an easy cocktail. I’m using Hennessy VS. First sip thought it was pretty good. Read the recipe again and realized I forgot the garnish. A bit of lemon freshness really takes it to another level. For me it’s up there with the old fashioned.

Like a Rusty Nail but a million times better

2:1 works for me. I add two drops of saline and a dash of black walnut bitters for a more complex finish.

Thanks Charl (and John)- 2:1 with a melting large block of ice and this is a great after dinner sipper.

Following Charl's advice, made this 2 to 1. It was perfect. Still a bit sweet for my tastes, but not noticeably. Sweetness does lessen as the cocktail has a chance to breathe and the block of ice melt a bit. Loved it as an after-dinner or night cap.

This is the *perfect* digestif. Good brandy and Bénédictine. I make mine with 2 measures of brandy to one of Bénédictine, and I garnish with maraschino cherries. My favourite of all after-dinner drinks.

Variations include Canadian whisky (but not American bourbon or rye) instead of brandy.

Try it, you’ll love it!